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  Garuda Aerospace to establish dedicated defence drone facility near Chennai

  September 21, 2024 17:54 IST

  Garuda Aerospace aims to innovate in several areas, developing drones with Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, alongside swarm drones, tethered drones, and underwater drones.

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  Tamil Nadu: History-sheeter Balaji shot dead in police encounter in Chennai's remote area

  September 18, 2024 14:26 IST

  The encounter took place when the police were carrying out vehicle checkups at Mullaiagar Checkpost at around 4:30 am. The other suspect with Balaji was identified as Sathyamoorthy.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces 19 MoUs worth Rs 7,618 crore signed during US visit

  September 14, 2024 19:02 IST

  Stain informed that a total of 19 MoUs have been signed in these meetings—eight in San Francisco and 11 in Chicago.

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  Former Rajya Sabha MP Maitreyan quits BJP, returns to AIADMK

  September 13, 2024 20:26 IST

  V Maitreyan was expelled from the AIADMK in October 2022 for anti-party activities, which was supported by expelled leader and former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam.

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  Chennai power outage: Parts of city face blackouts after fire at substation, electricity restored

  September 13, 2024 10:12 IST

  Chennai power outage: According to officials, the blackout lasted for three hours and power was restored by 2:00 am on September 13.

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  Five of family, including 3-year-old child, killed after car collides with lorry in Tamil Nadu

  September 12, 2024 10:35 IST

  The family was going towards Mayiladuthurai from Chennai when the lorry hit their vehicle killing all five of them early today.

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  Dharmendra Pradhan hits back at MK Stalin, says, 'Pitting states against each other over NEP is...'

  September 09, 2024 18:12 IST

  The Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin of trying to pit states against each other to make a point about the non-implementation of the new National Education Policy (NEP).

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  Vellore female infanticide: Tamil Nadu Police to constitute special team to probe similar cases

  September 07, 2024 11:23 IST

  Vellore female infanticide: The Tamil Nadu medical department has also stepped up enforcement of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994 to curb female foeticide.

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  Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out at firecracker godown in Salem, injured rushed to hospital | VIDEO

  September 04, 2024 23:57 IST

  Several individuals sustained injuries in the incident and were quickly transported to a local hospital for medical attention. The extent of the injuries is still being evaluated. Authorities are on the scene, working to control the fire and investigate its cause.

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  Tamil Nadu: Four friends killed as car rams into stationary truck near Chennai

  September 04, 2024 14:35 IST

  The incident took place near the Semmancheri Kuppam bus stand, Chennai East Coast Road.

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  Mekedatu dam project to benefit Tamil Nadu, says Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

  September 03, 2024 17:51 IST

  Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar stated that the Mekedatu dam project will benefit Tamil Nadu, especially with the abundant monsoon rains boosting Cauvery River inflows. While addressing concerns from Tamil Nadu, he emphasised that the project would favour Tamil Nadu more than Karnataka.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two killed, four injured after blast at firecrackers factory in Thoothukudi, CM reacts

  September 01, 2024 8:26 IST

  According to police, the entire structure of the godown of the factor was completely gutted in the accidental blast.

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  Tamil Nadu: Private school gets bomb threat email in Tiruchirappalli

  August 29, 2024 12:03 IST

  Trichy bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs were rushed to the school to search for the bomb while the school declared a holiday because of the bomb threat.

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  Chennai Power Outage: Electricity supply to be suspended today | List of affected areas, timings

  August 28, 2024 9:23 IST

  Tamil Nadu capital city will experience a scheduled power cut in several areas on August 28 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for maintenance work.

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  Sri Lankan Navy arrests eight fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin writes to Centre

  August 27, 2024 16:03 IST

  In the latest instance, eight fishermen who set sail from Rameswaram were arrested and their boat seized, Stalin told External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in a letter.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two killed in explosion at firecracker manufacturing factory

  August 25, 2024 12:06 IST

  The exact reason behind what caused the explosion is not clear.

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  Tamil actor Vijay unveils Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam's flag, pledges to follow path of social justice

  August 22, 2024 10:38 IST

  Tamil actor Vijay had, earlier, said his party - Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam - would contest Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026. Tamil Nadu has a rich legacy of actors who sought electoral fortune in the elections. Vijay is the latest entry into the elite club of actor-turned-politicians in the state.

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  Former Army Chief General Sundararajan Padmanabhan passes away at 83 in Chennai

  August 19, 2024 16:13 IST

  General Padmanabhan served as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) from October 2000 to December 2002, successfully leading the Indian Army during Operation Parakram.

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  13 girls sexually abused at fake NCC camp in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri, school principal arrested

  August 19, 2024 12:18 IST

  A probe report stated that the private school had no NCC unit and a group approached the school management with the claim that hosting such a camp would qualify them for one, police said.

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  Rajnath Singh releases commemorative coin in honour of M Karunanidhi, Tamil Nadu CM thanks PM Modi

  August 18, 2024 22:43 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Singh released the coin in the presence of Chief Minister M K Stalin, son of Karunanidhi, who received it.

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  Tamil Nadu: Five students dead, two injured after lorry collided with car in Tiruvallur

  August 12, 2024 10:14 IST

  The students were travelling in the car on the Chennai-Tirupati National Highway when it rammed into a lorry near the Thiruthani area in Thiruvallur.

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  'No historical record of Lord Ram's existence': Tamil Nadu Minister remark triggers row, BJP slams

  August 03, 2024 11:57 IST

  Tamil Nadu Minister Sivasankar has claimed that there is no evidence of Lord Ram's existence and urged people to celebrate the legacy of Rajendra Chola instead. This statement has prompted K Annamalai to question the DMK's stance on Lord Ram.

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  Tamil Nadu: AIADMK worker hacked to death in Cuddalore district, two detained

  July 28, 2024 18:42 IST

  Tamil Nadu saw two political murder cases - one was in Cuddalore where an AIADMK worker was killed and another one was in Sivaganga where a BJP worker was targeted.

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  Chennai: BSP leader murder accused shot dead in police custody

  July 14, 2024 10:26 IST

  BSP Tamil Nadu chief K Armstrong was hacked to death in Chennai on July 5 by a gang and at least 11 suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.

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  Tamil Nadu: PhD scholar sentenced five life imprisonment for sexually assaulting eight minors

  July 09, 2024 22:31 IST

  The Thanjavur special court also imposed a fine of Rs 6,54,000 on him. Additionally, the court ordered him to pay Rs 4 lakh to each minor victims. He used to trap children below the age of 12 years.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two killed, two others injured in explosion at fireworks unit, CM announces ex gratia

  July 09, 2024 20:48 IST

  The explosion occurred at a firecracker manufacturing factory at Kalayarkurichi village near Sivakasi. Chief Minister MK Stalin announced Rs 3 lakh ex gratia to the next of the kin of deceased.

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  Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin visits slain BSP leader Armstrong's family, assures action

  July 09, 2024 16:38 IST

  Police so far arrested 11 suspects for involving in Tamil Nadu BSP chief Armstrong's murder on July 5, drawing criticism by the Opposition over the law and order situation in the state.

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  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin forms panel to recommend amendments to new criminal laws

  July 09, 2024 6:58 IST

  New criminal laws: Three new criminal laws—Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—come into effect today (July 1).